LG Economic Research Institute (LGERI), the think tank of the global company LG, is looking for Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate applicants in the fields of energy, natural resources or environmental economics. The opening position is responsible for analyzing and forecasting the movement of energy and commodity markets, and researching various issues related to energy, natural resources, environment and green growth. We have another opening position of a business strategist which is responsible for making and developing business plans, strategies and portfolios regarding growth opportunities in terms of products and markets.

To apply, please send a curriculum vita, copies of research papers and three letters of reference to Dr. Minyong Shin via e-mail at myshin@lgeri.com by December 15, 2009. The letters of reference may be sent by ordinary mails. Communication and writing skills in Korean are essential for the opening positions. The president of LGERI and Dr. Shin will attend the upcoming ASSA meeting in January 3-5, 2010. Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange job interviews at the ASSA meeting. Please feel free to contact Dr. Shin to ask questions via e-mail or by phone at 82-2-3777-0524. More general information on LGERI is available at http://www.lgeri.com/.

Contact : Dr. Minyong Shin
E-mail: myshin@lgeri.com
Tel: 82-2-3777-0524
Address: LG Economic Research Institute, LG Twin Towers, East Tower 27th Floor, Yeouido-dong 20, Yeoungdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-721, South Korea

The announcement at the G20 meeting in Pittsburgh acknowledges the shift in global economic power and the promise to re-align quota shares and voting rights to developing countries. With these changes there is hope that we may raise the level of representation of Korean citizens among our Staff to acknowledge Korea's extraordinary economic progress. The Fund seeks applications from Korean citizens who are PhD educated macro economists.

To achieve this the Fund is sending a recruitment mission to Seoul (October 30th) and Busan (November 2nd). If you are interested in meeting with the interviewing panel in Korea please send your applications direct to tvacher@imf.org by October 23rd.

For all of the other programs and applications please see the links below.

For those with more than one year before completing a PhD - the Internship Program:  www.imf.org/external/np/adm/rec/job/summint.htm

For those recently graduated or within one year of graduating with a PhD - the Economist Program :   www.imf.org/external/np/adm/rec/job/econpro.htm

For those with 3-10 years post PhD macro economics experience - please apply to Job #0900003 - Mid Career Program:   www.imf.org/jobs The IMF plans to interview candidates at the Atlanta AEA meeting also.

 

 

SK Research Institute for SUPEX Management
(posted on October 8, 2009)

1. Hiring needs : a few

2. Job Description : Research in Macro/Micro Economics, Telecommunications Economics, Energy and resource economics

- Current economic trend research, forecasting and analyzing key economic indicators, Economic policy analysis and suggestions.
- General research in telecommunications industry, Regulatory research and strategy planning in specific issues, current industry trend follow ups and strategic analysis.
- General research in Energy industry, Regulatory research and strategy planning in specific issues, current industry trend follow ups and strategic analysis

3. Qualifications : Ph.D. in Economics or ABD(Ph.D. expected in 2010)

4. Related Field (JEL Classifications)

- L (Industrial Organization)
- H(Public Economics)
- Q(Natural Resource Economics – Environmental and Ecological Economics)
- A (General Economics)
- E (Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics)
- K (Law and Economics)

5. Location : Seoul

6. Contact : Lim Sik, Manager

- tel +82-2-6323-2502, mobile +82-10-5371-8039, trustlim@sktelecom.com

 

 

Bank of Korea - IMER
(posted on August 31, 2009)

(Full Time Nonacademic)

C Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
D Microeconomics
E Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
F International Economics
G Financial Economics
H Public Economics
J Labor and Demographic Economics
L Industrial Economics

The Institute for Monetary and Economic Research (IMER) of the Bank of Korea is currently seeking economists to conduct research in the above fields. The IMER conducts a wide range of studies on monetary and economic issues to provide appropriate information for the framing of Korean monetary and economic policies.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics. New Ph.D. applicants should complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree by the end of September, 2010. Excellent research potential, strong technical writing skills, and full proficiency in Korean are required.

For consideration please mail or email your CV with two letters of reference, Job Market Paper and an official application form (downloadable at http://imer.bok.or.kr/index.jsp) to: Joon-Myoung Woo, Institute for Monetary and Economic Research, The Bank of Korea, 110, 3-Ga, Namdaemun-Ro, Jung-Gu, Seoul, 100-794, Republic of Korea (Tel: +82-2-759-5443, e-mail: woo@bok.or.kr).

 

 

Chungnam National University
Department of International Trade
(posted on May 25, 2009)

Chungnam National University, Department of International Trade, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, invites applications for tenure-track positions beginning Fall 2009 in the areas of international trade related Economics and Business. (International Trade, International Economics, e-business, Logistics are preferred, but other areas are very welcome, too.)

We are seeking a non Korean with Ph.D. (or similar qualification) and quality teaching proficiency in English. Salary and position level depend upon the qualifications and experience (varied from 50m Korean Won to ten mil Korean Won). All foreign teaching staff shall be provided with an apartment on or around the campus.

Chungnam National University is one of the best national universities in Korea with 900 professors and 25,000 students. The University is located in Daejeon, the right heart of Korea. The City with 1.6 million population is the center of transportation, administration, education, and science & technology along with beautiful sceneries and hot springs. If interested, please send your detailed curriculum vitae (including a full publication list) to the following E-MAIL address. This offer is valid until the opening is filled up.

Dr. Kikwan Yoon(Chairman of Department, kkyoon@cnu.ac.kr)
Dr. Keunyeob Oh(Professor of International Economics, kyoh@cnu.ac.kr)

 

 

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU)
Department of Economics
(posted on April 15, 2009)

The Department of Economics at SKKU invites applications for two tenure track positions in the fields of microeconomics, mathematical economics, and industrial organization.

The successful cadidates should have evidence of teaching excellence and research publications in peer-reviewed international academic journals.

Applicants should register at http://web.skku.edu/~fainsa/ by 11am Korean Standard Time, May 7, 2009. Contact the department chairman, Minseong Kim at minseong@skku.edu for queries.

 

 

Sogang University
Department of Economics
(posted on February 20, 2009)

Department of Economics of Sogang University in Seoul, Korea invites applications for any field of economics. There is one or two openings, beginning Fall 2009, at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. Candidates for assistant professor rank should expect to have their Ph.D. completed by August 2009. Those who applied for Sogang University in last December need not apply again.

Applicants should download application forms from the website (http://profapply.sogang.ac.kr/english) and send the completed forms as e-mail attachments to acafice@sogang.ac.kr. If applicants want to submit electronic application forms (available only in Korean) through the website (http://profapply.sogang.ac.kr), they should choose open invitation.

Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to two years initially commencing August 2009, leading to longer-term appointment or substantiation later subject to mutual agreement. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Contact: Prof. In Choi (e-mail: inchoi@sogang.ac.kr), Department of Economics, Sogang University, #1 Shinsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 121-742, Republic of Korea.

Closing date: March 2, 2009.